Finding the Third Proportional to 383,621 and 558,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,621 and 558,565 is: 813,289.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,621 : 558,565 = 558,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,621/558,565 = 558,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,621x = 558,565 × 558,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,621x = 311,994,859,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,994,859,225/383,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,289.31
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